Fantastic News!

A couple not so amazing things, but mostly great things.

1) Erin isn't coming to visit me while she's here in Europe for a month.. her travel buddy didn't want to come, then they were going to come for a weekend, then they got stuck in london for a while and the buddy said they didn't have time to come to madrid, then they were going to come for one day, then they couldn't get the train ticket.. so they're not coming after all... pretty sad.

2) My really great English class with the two girls will be finished at the end of this month as they're not planning on continuing the classes after regular school gets out. :( bummer

Now to the good things:

3) I'm going to...... AFRICA!! with Carolyn, Jennifer, and Carolyn's boyfriend Danny. It'll be my last trip while here in Europe.. what a way to go, eh?! We'll fly into Marrakesh (spelling?) and fly out of Casablanca, hoping to get a camel ride somewhere along the way and not fry in the process. Dates are June 19th to the 23rd

4) I'm going to..... AUSTRIA!! staying with Julie Sours at her host family's seemingly AMAZING house from June 7th to the 10th.

5) These trips (initial flight cost) are about 60 euros each= $90 ! not bad for some one-of-a-kind experiences

6) My roommate, Henrietta, works at a hotel. Yesterday she called me saying that there is an American couple coming to Madrid in June to stay in her hotel and they are looking for a babysitter. Dates: June 24th (the day after i get back from africa-what luck!) - the 30th= 6 nights, about 6 hours a night. I said yes, i want to do it, talked with the manager, and HAVE THE JOB!! Moreover, the payment is decided between me and the family.. I was at first told the 10euros/hour is normal.. the parents of some of the kids i teach said about 10 euros, as well.. and then Henrietta says that she was told that 30euros/hour is a possibility! THAT i'm not sure if i believe, but either way, it sounds PERFECT. 14 month old, from about 5pm-11/12.. I still have time to go out with friends afterwards! :D

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! .... perfect. *sigh*

.. and i had a good night tonight because tomorrow is the day of San Isidrio- founder of madrid.. so I saw fireworks and a big water show in Retiro park with friends- great fun. :)